2011- Popular & Favorite Posts!

If you are a blogger..
you need to check out statcounter.com

It really helps in giving you all the background info on your page views/content

I just clicked for the first time to see my yearly stats..

2010 - Page Loads...353,528

2011 - Page Loads...966,564

?!?!?! Soo excited!! Might not be a lot compared to

some of the big time bloggas but it's big for me! :)

I thought I would share some of
the popular posts people viewed!

I had fun sharing them with you..
These are some of my favorites!

Felt Food - Favorite Tutorials
My mom and I made these and a bunch of other fun ones for my sophia's 2nd birthday.
the key was to give her a present that year that was veryyy soft
since she had a newborn sister. :)

Free Baby Shower Printable- Baby Jeopardy

Made this for my friends' shower that I threw.. it's been downloaded 1,103 times!

Happy to be a part of all those baby showers! 

Storybook Princess Party-

Sophia & Sienna's 3rd and 1st Birthday Party

(spent $4 on that DIY castle!)

Most Popular Inspiration Board -

Gift Giving DIY Projects

RECIPES

Saw a lot of clicks going to the button at the top for Recipes!

I can see a lot of you are like me..always looking for new ones to try!

Tutorials

Also saw a lot of clicks going to the button at the top for Tutorials!

Here's some of my favorites..

Streamer Canopy Tutorial

Owl Cupcake Tutorial

Tissue Pom Pom Inspiration Round-Up & Martha Stewart Tutorial

Sweet Shoppe Party Theme - Sweetopia Village

Sophia's 2nd Birthday Party

Pamper the Mommy Baby Shower

Threw it for 3 friends of mine who were pregnant.

I especially loved making up these We heart babies We heart mommies cupcake toppers..

and teaming up with my friend to create a bath bomb bar!

DIY

Always a favorite topic on the blog..

a lot of clicks went to the button at the top for DIY projects!

Here's a recent favorite...Glitter Votives

One of the most personal posts I've done was sharing

about my best friend's murder..She was A Victim of Domestic Violence

It was a great source of healing for me to blog about it. And I have been so blessed by all of your prayers and support through this hard time. I was also amazed by the vast reach that domestic violence has in our world..so many people know of, or are, someone affected by it. Please join me in this new year to pray for the end of violence..and for all those affected by domestic violence. I especially pray that every woman knows how amazing and worthy of love she is. And I pray that we may help stand up for those we know being told otherwise.

Thanks for making this year such a wonderful one on my blog..

for following my journey as a wife, mother and woman of God.

and for those of you who blog yourself..thanks for sharing YOU with us!

My family and I wish you many many blessings for this new year!

Have a fun and safe night!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!
What an amazing year it has been.. we moved, we had a second baby, my etsy shop & blog grew..we've shared lots of fun times with family and friends...
 life has been chugging along and i'm loving every minute of it..through the ups and the downs.
Thank you to all of my amazing readers and followers. I love sharing this blog with you. It's been such a fun, creative outlet and a wonderful way to discover some 
pretty amazing women and mama's who blog (and leave nice comments! :)
I'm thankful for all the blessings in my life and look forward to another amazing year!
 whatever that might entail! :)
Have a fun & safe new years eve! 


Stop on by to read my first post of 2011...
i'll share my new years resolution, which
 a lot of you will relate to i'm sure...
 oh and there will be plenty of cute sophie and sienna pics. 
i'm in a few..but we all know you enjoy the photos cause of their adorableness. :)
they are the real stars of this blog. hehe.

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New Years Eve Party Inspiration

I came across this amazing shoot from Pepper Design Blog love her.

She found it on Style Me Pretty.

 although i'm not hosting a party this year...i still enjoy looking at pretty party ideas! this kate spade holiday shoot could easily be turned 

into an amazing new years eve party.

so many gorgeous details to work into your party. 

I love posting pretty party posts to get you feeling creative and save you time 

for when you are out at the store.. you can remember these lovely ideas to help you out!

 I just bought some sparkly silver birds from joanns that would be perfect touches for a party like this.

Go to their clearance christmas isles right now!! you won't be disappointed. but hurry..because they already put out valentine's day decor. it's crazy. stop by target's clearance too.. 

it's the best time to get stuff for next year's festivities and for perfect entertaining/party details!

enough about buying clearance holiday decor..

lets just take a minute to ooo and aahh at the pretty photos. :)

Elegant New Year's Eve Party

The fabulous Chris from Celebrations at Home designed this Holiday-Glam table

 for The Party Dress' Holiday Table Challenge.

Although she created it as a Christmas Party, She made it neutral and glamorous enough 

that you could use her ideas for a New Year's Eve Party!

You could easily use this same look for a Engagement party, adult birthday party, anniversary, small wedding or any special sophisticated event!

She used touches of White, Silver, Black and a little Shimmer to create this Stunning Party!

The Dessert Table

click here to get all the delicious details

she used the acrylic beaded curtain as a backdrop

(she also used them as a table runner.... "a great way to tie two areas together

 is to use the same elements but in a different way.")  

The Table Settings

click here to get all the gorgeous details

A mirrored centerpiece is filled with silver pillar candle holders, ornaments, and fluffy hydrangeas.

Each napkin is tied with ribbon and attached to a black balloon to

 raise the eye and create a party atmosphere.

Each plate is topped by a mini martini glass full of shimmering bonbons by Bedazzle My Bonbons

The edge of each glass is rimmed with edible glitter by Sweet! Baking Supply, 

Great job Chris! always impressed with your work.

Be sure to visit her over at Celebrations at Home!